Luke 9 discusses several key events and teachings:
1) Herod the Tetrarch hears about Jesus and his miracles. The Tetrarch was ruler of Galilee and Perea from 4 BC to 39 AD.
2) Jesus teaches his disciples to take nothing for their journey and shake off dust from feet against unwelcoming towns.
3) Jesus feeds over 5,000 people with just 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish, demonstrating his power over nature.
4) Jesus teaches that those who wish to follow him must deny themselves and take up their cross daily.
The document discusses the rapture as described in the Bible. It notes that Jesus will return visibly in the clouds with angels to gather the elect. The righteous dead will be resurrected and the living will be caught up together with them to meet Jesus in the air. False prophets may try to deceive people by appearing as Jesus, but the real Jesus will not come to earth at his return and will command believers not to go to false Christs. His second coming is described as the "blessed hope" and will be a time of reunion and glory for believers.
The extended info for Jonah prophecy with additional scriptural information. The seventy weeks is not included neither is the sanctuary types. This resource is somewhat of a support to the powerpoint presentation.
Jesus heals a blind and mute man who was possessed by a demon. When the demon leaves the man, he is able to see and speak. However, the Pharisees accuse Jesus of casting out demons through the power of Beelzebub, the prince of demons. Jesus also heals the servant of a Roman centurion from a distance at the centurion's request, marveling at the centurion's great faith. When John the Baptist, who is in prison, hears about Jesus' works, he sends disciples to ask Jesus if he is the expected Messiah or if they should wait for another. Jesus responds by healing many and telling John's disciples to report what they have seen to John.
The four horsemen of the apocalypse in Revelation symbolize four periods of tribulation for God's people from the ascension of Jesus until His second coming. The white horse represents the successful spread of the gospel in the first century. The red horse depicts Roman persecution of Christians from the 2nd to 4th centuries. The black horse symbolizes the spiritual darkness during the union of church and state from the 4th to 6th centuries. The pale horse's rider, Death, followed by Hades, represents the millions of martyrs from the 6th to 15th centuries during the Dark Ages.
Joshua 9-10, Long Day Of Joshua; Gibeonites; typology, Moses a type; Destroy ...Valley Bible Fellowship
Joshua chapters 9-10, Long Day Of Joshua; The Gibeonites = Survivors; typology, Moses as a type; Destroy Every Man, Woman, And Child; “Jerusalem” Jebusites, Yerushalaim; Bible cross reference charts; Y’all; Hebron; Valley of Ayalon
Bible Truths - Prophecy of Daniel and Revelation - Bowing to the Beast #13 - What is the first beast of Revelation 13? This presentation covers Babylon and what it represents in the Scripture. The basis of this presentation comes from Daniel 3 and the golden image of Nebuchadnezzar. There are two beasts spoken of that are world powers that combine government and religion. When you follow Jesus you might go through some very difficult times, but you don't go alone. Jesus said, "I will never leave you or forsake you."
#BibleTruths #ProphecyDaniel #BowingToTheBeast #BibleTruths2020 #AmazingFactsProphecy #EndTimeProphecy2020 #ProphecyDanielRevelation #BibleProphecy2020 #RevelationProphecy2020 #ProphecySeminar #SignsYouCantIgnore #LandmarksOfProphecy2020 #AmazingFacts
The document discusses the villain of Revelation, Satan. It describes how Satan leads the forces of evil and asks for our worship in opposition to Jesus, who leads the forces of good. It provides biblical references to outline Satan's role as the dragon, serpent, devil, and accuser according to Revelation. Satan will ultimately be destroyed when God casts him into the lake of fire.
Bible Truths - Prophecy of Daniel and Revelation - The Prince of Pride #4 - What is the origin of sin? Did God create a devil? Where did Satan come from? The story of Absalom lays a foundation for us to understand the story of Lucifer and his fall. The Bible teaches us that God did not create sin and Satan. God does not force us or the angels to love Him. Lucifer brought evil into the universe when he let pride enter his heart. Societies picture of the devil isn't what the Bible reveals.
#BibleTruths #ProphecyDaniel #ThePrinceOfPride #BibleTruths2020 #AmazingFactsProphecy #EndTimeProphecy2020 #ProphecyDanielRevelation #BibleProphecy2020 #RevelationProphecy2020 #ProphecySeminar #SignsYouCantIgnore #LandmarksOfProphecy2020 #AmazingFacts
The document discusses the rapture as described in the Bible. It notes that Jesus will return visibly in the clouds with angels to gather the elect. The righteous dead will be resurrected and the living will be caught up together with them to meet Jesus in the air. False prophets may try to deceive people by appearing as Jesus, but the real Jesus will not come to earth at his return and will command believers not to go to false Christs. His second coming is described as the "blessed hope" and will be a time of reunion and glory for believers.
The extended info for Jonah prophecy with additional scriptural information. The seventy weeks is not included neither is the sanctuary types. This resource is somewhat of a support to the powerpoint presentation.
Jesus heals a blind and mute man who was possessed by a demon. When the demon leaves the man, he is able to see and speak. However, the Pharisees accuse Jesus of casting out demons through the power of Beelzebub, the prince of demons. Jesus also heals the servant of a Roman centurion from a distance at the centurion's request, marveling at the centurion's great faith. When John the Baptist, who is in prison, hears about Jesus' works, he sends disciples to ask Jesus if he is the expected Messiah or if they should wait for another. Jesus responds by healing many and telling John's disciples to report what they have seen to John.
The four horsemen of the apocalypse in Revelation symbolize four periods of tribulation for God's people from the ascension of Jesus until His second coming. The white horse represents the successful spread of the gospel in the first century. The red horse depicts Roman persecution of Christians from the 2nd to 4th centuries. The black horse symbolizes the spiritual darkness during the union of church and state from the 4th to 6th centuries. The pale horse's rider, Death, followed by Hades, represents the millions of martyrs from the 6th to 15th centuries during the Dark Ages.
Joshua 9-10, Long Day Of Joshua; Gibeonites; typology, Moses a type; Destroy ...Valley Bible Fellowship
Joshua chapters 9-10, Long Day Of Joshua; The Gibeonites = Survivors; typology, Moses as a type; Destroy Every Man, Woman, And Child; “Jerusalem” Jebusites, Yerushalaim; Bible cross reference charts; Y’all; Hebron; Valley of Ayalon
Bible Truths - Prophecy of Daniel and Revelation - Bowing to the Beast #13 - What is the first beast of Revelation 13? This presentation covers Babylon and what it represents in the Scripture. The basis of this presentation comes from Daniel 3 and the golden image of Nebuchadnezzar. There are two beasts spoken of that are world powers that combine government and religion. When you follow Jesus you might go through some very difficult times, but you don't go alone. Jesus said, "I will never leave you or forsake you."
#BibleTruths #ProphecyDaniel #BowingToTheBeast #BibleTruths2020 #AmazingFactsProphecy #EndTimeProphecy2020 #ProphecyDanielRevelation #BibleProphecy2020 #RevelationProphecy2020 #ProphecySeminar #SignsYouCantIgnore #LandmarksOfProphecy2020 #AmazingFacts
The document discusses the villain of Revelation, Satan. It describes how Satan leads the forces of evil and asks for our worship in opposition to Jesus, who leads the forces of good. It provides biblical references to outline Satan's role as the dragon, serpent, devil, and accuser according to Revelation. Satan will ultimately be destroyed when God casts him into the lake of fire.
Bible Truths - Prophecy of Daniel and Revelation - The Prince of Pride #4 - What is the origin of sin? Did God create a devil? Where did Satan come from? The story of Absalom lays a foundation for us to understand the story of Lucifer and his fall. The Bible teaches us that God did not create sin and Satan. God does not force us or the angels to love Him. Lucifer brought evil into the universe when he let pride enter his heart. Societies picture of the devil isn't what the Bible reveals.
#BibleTruths #ProphecyDaniel #ThePrinceOfPride #BibleTruths2020 #AmazingFactsProphecy #EndTimeProphecy2020 #ProphecyDanielRevelation #BibleProphecy2020 #RevelationProphecy2020 #ProphecySeminar #SignsYouCantIgnore #LandmarksOfProphecy2020 #AmazingFacts
The document provides commentary on Revelation 7, which describes angels holding back the four winds of strife until God's servants are sealed. It notes that the sealing represents making a firm decision to follow God. Revelation 7 also mentions 144,000 sealed from the 12 tribes of Israel who will be alive when Jesus returns. The document further discusses a great multitude from all nations in heaven, and that those in white robes came through great tribulation but washed their robes in Jesus' blood. It encourages readers to develop a close relationship with Jesus to be among the saved.
The document discusses the prophecy of Daniel chapter 2. It begins by providing context about Daniel's time in Babylon and the need for a revival of godliness. It then summarizes the key parts of Daniel's prophecy:
1) God gave Nebuchadnezzar a dream about an image made of different metals which represented successive world empires - gold (Babylon), silver (Medo-Persia), bronze (Greece), and iron (Rome).
2) Daniel was able to interpret the dream, identifying each metal with a kingdom. Rome's division into European powers is symbolized by the feet of iron and clay.
3) The final kingdom will be Christ's everlasting kingdom
Bible Truths - Prophecy of Daniel and Revelation - Cleansing the Temple #16 - The longest time prophecy in the Bible is the 2300 day prophecy. Jesus cleansed the sanctuary when He came the first time. Christ will cleanse the sanctuary again when He comes back. The sanctuary rituals of washing and sacrifice are examples of the steps to salvation.
#BibleTruths #ProphecyDaniel #CleansingTheTemple #BibleTruths2020 #AmazingFactsProphecy #EndTimeProphecy2020 #ProphecyDanielRevelation #BibleProphecy2020 #RevelationProphecy2020 #ProphecySeminar #SignsYouCantIgnore #LandmarksOfProphecy2020 #AmazingFacts
History of Israel part 1 & 2 - PRRM Bible Study GroupAverell Gaspar
Old testament survey from Exodus to Nehemiah; series 1 of 5 parts. This is a 5-part series taking on the highlights of the Old Testament Historical books, except Genesis.
History of israel part 3 PRRM Bible Study Group Averell Gaspar
This document provides a summary of key events and teachings from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. It discusses how Leviticus outlines the proper way for Israelites to worship God and maintain holiness, including rules for various offerings and sacrifices. A major topic is the Day of Atonement, including the roles of the two goats and how their blood was used to cleanse the people. The document also draws connections between these Old Testament teachings and rituals and how Jesus fulfilled them as our final atonement for sins through his death on the cross.
The document discusses biblical prophecies about the end times from books such as Daniel and Revelation. It analyzes prophecies about four kingdoms that would rule Israel and the world, culminating in a final world kingdom. It asserts that current global events like wars and rumors of wars match Jesus' description of signs that precede his second coming. The document aims to show that biblical prophecy provides confidence about what will happen in the end times.
Lesson 14 revelation seminars the sanctuary -god sets a date for judgmentNick Pellicciotta
The document discusses the earthly sanctuary that God instructed Moses to build based on the pattern of the heavenly sanctuary. It explains that the earthly sanctuary consisted of a courtyard, holy place, and most holy place containing furniture with symbolic meanings. When Jesus died on the cross, the veil of the temple was torn, signifying that animal sacrifices were no longer needed. The document states that after His ascension, Jesus entered the heavenly sanctuary as our High Priest to begin the investigative judgment of believers based on the books of record.
1) The disciples ask Jesus about the signs of his second coming and the end of the world. He responds that there will be false prophets, wars, famines, earthquakes and persecution of Christians.
2) The opening of the seven seals in Revelation marks the beginning of the end times before Jesus' return. The first seals represent conquest on a white horse, conflict on a red horse, famine on a black horse, and death on a pale horse.
3) When the seventh seal is opened, there is silence in heaven for about half an hour in earth terms, which divine time equivalency calculations show represents approximately 20 years. This maps to the period between the two world wars.
Bible Truths - Prophecy of Daniel and Revelation - The Daughters Deadly Dance #19 - This presentation speaks about how important it is to know what the Bible really says. Some churches teach deceitful theology that can ultimately be deadly.
#BibleTruths #ProphecyDaniel #TheDaughtersDeadlyDance #BibleTruths2020 #AmazingFactsProphecy #EndTimeProphecy2020 #ProphecyDanielRevelation #BibleProphecy2020 #RevelationProphecy2020 #ProphecySeminar #SignsYouCantIgnore #LandmarksOfProphecy2020 #AmazingFacts
Daniel was taken captive to Babylon along with other young men where they were to be trained and assimilated into Babylonian culture. They were given Babylonian names and fed the king's food, which likely included meat offered to idols. Daniel and his friends refused to eat the king's food or embrace the Babylonian names and lifestyle. God blessed them for their faithfulness by giving them superior understanding over the other trainees. They impressed Nebuchadnezzar with their wisdom and served faithfully until the time of Cyrus, demonstrating that God honors those who honor and remain faithful to Him, even in a foreign land.
Lesson 8 revelation seminars revelation's amazing space cityNick Pellicciotta
1. God has prepared a beautiful city called the New Jerusalem for His people.
2. The New Jerusalem will descend from heaven and land on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem.
3. In the New Jerusalem, the River of Life will flow and the Tree of Life will bear fruit, providing eternal life for God's people.
Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount by likening those who hear his words but do not act on them to a foolish man who builds his house on sand. In contrast, those who hear and obey are like a wise man who builds on rock. After finishing the sermon, Jesus impresses the crowds with his authoritative teaching. He then begins a second tour of Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom and healing the sick. During this time, he raises the son of a widow from the dead in the village of Nain, demonstrating his power over death.
Mark 11, Jesus' Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem, Jesus' Cursing of the Fig Tree, Jesus' Cleansing Of The Temple, Jesus' Lesson Of The Fig Tree, Jesus' Authority Challenged, Doubting, doubt, forgive, Bethphage and Bethany, Time Is Not Yet, Zechariah 9, Literal Split Fulfillment, Jesus Condemned Jerusalem, the time of your visitation, lone fig tree, Jesus drove out sellers, Psalm 69 applied to Jesus, thinking testing examining is good in the Bible, God Is Able
Dr. John Oakes did a presentation at Kings College, London 6/12/14 on evidence that Jesus is who the Bible says he is. This is not brand new material, but it is the first time this combination of material about who Jesus is, about his miracles and his fulfillment of prophecy in one class, so I though I would post it.
History of Israel part 4 - PRRM Bible Study GroupAverell Gaspar
The document provides a history of Israel from the Exodus to the time of Joshua. It summarizes key events such as the Israelites receiving the 10 Commandments at Mt Sinai, building the Tabernacle, and crossing the Jordan River into Canaan under Joshua's leadership. The book of Joshua is then discussed in more detail, covering how Joshua led the people to conquer cities like Jericho and divide the land among the tribes of Israel as God had promised. It also reviews the books of Judges, Ruth and sets the context for the time period they cover in Israel's history.
The document provides an introduction and overview of the Book of Daniel. It discusses Daniel's special role as a prophet who set timelines for future events. It also notes the book's authenticity and covers various chapters that describe Daniel's life and visions, including visions of four kingdoms, the 70 weeks prophecy, and end times events leading up to the Antichrist. The document examines the book's prophetic nature and Daniel's role in receiving revelations about the distant future.
This document provides a summary of Revelation 14, which describes three angels delivering messages. The first angel proclaims the "everlasting gospel" of salvation through Jesus' sacrifice. The second warns that Babylon is fallen due to false doctrines like theistic evolution. The third warns that worshipping the beast will result in eternal torment. The messages call people to worship God as Creator and to fear His judgment. Rejecting the gospel will lead to eternal death, while accepting it results in eternal life.
Mark 6, Jesus rejected, He walks on water, sends the Twelve, John is martyred...Valley Bible Fellowship
Mark 6, Jesus rejected, He walks on water, sends the Twelve, John is martyred, 5000 fed, Reincarnation, Karma, Jesus’ brothers and sisters, cross dressing, incest, passed them by, Gennesaret
Summary of the events in human history and the history of salvation related to the first five books of the Old Testament: From Creation to the Arrival in the Promised Land (Visit <a href="http://www.bibleheroes.net/">BibleHeroes.NET</a> for more details.)
EPISODE 23: SUMMING UP THE 4 EVANGELISTSbibleheroes
The document provides an overview and comparison of the four Gospels of the New Testament - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. It summarizes key details about each Gospel's authorship, intended audience, content and themes. The Gospel authors are identified as Matthew, John Mark, Luke and John respectively. Their audiences and purposes for writing are also described.
The document provides commentary on Revelation 7, which describes angels holding back the four winds of strife until God's servants are sealed. It notes that the sealing represents making a firm decision to follow God. Revelation 7 also mentions 144,000 sealed from the 12 tribes of Israel who will be alive when Jesus returns. The document further discusses a great multitude from all nations in heaven, and that those in white robes came through great tribulation but washed their robes in Jesus' blood. It encourages readers to develop a close relationship with Jesus to be among the saved.
The document discusses the prophecy of Daniel chapter 2. It begins by providing context about Daniel's time in Babylon and the need for a revival of godliness. It then summarizes the key parts of Daniel's prophecy:
1) God gave Nebuchadnezzar a dream about an image made of different metals which represented successive world empires - gold (Babylon), silver (Medo-Persia), bronze (Greece), and iron (Rome).
2) Daniel was able to interpret the dream, identifying each metal with a kingdom. Rome's division into European powers is symbolized by the feet of iron and clay.
3) The final kingdom will be Christ's everlasting kingdom
Bible Truths - Prophecy of Daniel and Revelation - Cleansing the Temple #16 - The longest time prophecy in the Bible is the 2300 day prophecy. Jesus cleansed the sanctuary when He came the first time. Christ will cleanse the sanctuary again when He comes back. The sanctuary rituals of washing and sacrifice are examples of the steps to salvation.
#BibleTruths #ProphecyDaniel #CleansingTheTemple #BibleTruths2020 #AmazingFactsProphecy #EndTimeProphecy2020 #ProphecyDanielRevelation #BibleProphecy2020 #RevelationProphecy2020 #ProphecySeminar #SignsYouCantIgnore #LandmarksOfProphecy2020 #AmazingFacts
History of Israel part 1 & 2 - PRRM Bible Study GroupAverell Gaspar
Old testament survey from Exodus to Nehemiah; series 1 of 5 parts. This is a 5-part series taking on the highlights of the Old Testament Historical books, except Genesis.
History of israel part 3 PRRM Bible Study Group Averell Gaspar
This document provides a summary of key events and teachings from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. It discusses how Leviticus outlines the proper way for Israelites to worship God and maintain holiness, including rules for various offerings and sacrifices. A major topic is the Day of Atonement, including the roles of the two goats and how their blood was used to cleanse the people. The document also draws connections between these Old Testament teachings and rituals and how Jesus fulfilled them as our final atonement for sins through his death on the cross.
The document discusses biblical prophecies about the end times from books such as Daniel and Revelation. It analyzes prophecies about four kingdoms that would rule Israel and the world, culminating in a final world kingdom. It asserts that current global events like wars and rumors of wars match Jesus' description of signs that precede his second coming. The document aims to show that biblical prophecy provides confidence about what will happen in the end times.
Lesson 14 revelation seminars the sanctuary -god sets a date for judgmentNick Pellicciotta
The document discusses the earthly sanctuary that God instructed Moses to build based on the pattern of the heavenly sanctuary. It explains that the earthly sanctuary consisted of a courtyard, holy place, and most holy place containing furniture with symbolic meanings. When Jesus died on the cross, the veil of the temple was torn, signifying that animal sacrifices were no longer needed. The document states that after His ascension, Jesus entered the heavenly sanctuary as our High Priest to begin the investigative judgment of believers based on the books of record.
1) The disciples ask Jesus about the signs of his second coming and the end of the world. He responds that there will be false prophets, wars, famines, earthquakes and persecution of Christians.
2) The opening of the seven seals in Revelation marks the beginning of the end times before Jesus' return. The first seals represent conquest on a white horse, conflict on a red horse, famine on a black horse, and death on a pale horse.
3) When the seventh seal is opened, there is silence in heaven for about half an hour in earth terms, which divine time equivalency calculations show represents approximately 20 years. This maps to the period between the two world wars.
Bible Truths - Prophecy of Daniel and Revelation - The Daughters Deadly Dance #19 - This presentation speaks about how important it is to know what the Bible really says. Some churches teach deceitful theology that can ultimately be deadly.
#BibleTruths #ProphecyDaniel #TheDaughtersDeadlyDance #BibleTruths2020 #AmazingFactsProphecy #EndTimeProphecy2020 #ProphecyDanielRevelation #BibleProphecy2020 #RevelationProphecy2020 #ProphecySeminar #SignsYouCantIgnore #LandmarksOfProphecy2020 #AmazingFacts
Daniel was taken captive to Babylon along with other young men where they were to be trained and assimilated into Babylonian culture. They were given Babylonian names and fed the king's food, which likely included meat offered to idols. Daniel and his friends refused to eat the king's food or embrace the Babylonian names and lifestyle. God blessed them for their faithfulness by giving them superior understanding over the other trainees. They impressed Nebuchadnezzar with their wisdom and served faithfully until the time of Cyrus, demonstrating that God honors those who honor and remain faithful to Him, even in a foreign land.
Lesson 8 revelation seminars revelation's amazing space cityNick Pellicciotta
1. God has prepared a beautiful city called the New Jerusalem for His people.
2. The New Jerusalem will descend from heaven and land on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem.
3. In the New Jerusalem, the River of Life will flow and the Tree of Life will bear fruit, providing eternal life for God's people.
Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount by likening those who hear his words but do not act on them to a foolish man who builds his house on sand. In contrast, those who hear and obey are like a wise man who builds on rock. After finishing the sermon, Jesus impresses the crowds with his authoritative teaching. He then begins a second tour of Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom and healing the sick. During this time, he raises the son of a widow from the dead in the village of Nain, demonstrating his power over death.
Mark 11, Jesus' Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem, Jesus' Cursing of the Fig Tree, Jesus' Cleansing Of The Temple, Jesus' Lesson Of The Fig Tree, Jesus' Authority Challenged, Doubting, doubt, forgive, Bethphage and Bethany, Time Is Not Yet, Zechariah 9, Literal Split Fulfillment, Jesus Condemned Jerusalem, the time of your visitation, lone fig tree, Jesus drove out sellers, Psalm 69 applied to Jesus, thinking testing examining is good in the Bible, God Is Able
Dr. John Oakes did a presentation at Kings College, London 6/12/14 on evidence that Jesus is who the Bible says he is. This is not brand new material, but it is the first time this combination of material about who Jesus is, about his miracles and his fulfillment of prophecy in one class, so I though I would post it.
History of Israel part 4 - PRRM Bible Study GroupAverell Gaspar
The document provides a history of Israel from the Exodus to the time of Joshua. It summarizes key events such as the Israelites receiving the 10 Commandments at Mt Sinai, building the Tabernacle, and crossing the Jordan River into Canaan under Joshua's leadership. The book of Joshua is then discussed in more detail, covering how Joshua led the people to conquer cities like Jericho and divide the land among the tribes of Israel as God had promised. It also reviews the books of Judges, Ruth and sets the context for the time period they cover in Israel's history.
The document provides an introduction and overview of the Book of Daniel. It discusses Daniel's special role as a prophet who set timelines for future events. It also notes the book's authenticity and covers various chapters that describe Daniel's life and visions, including visions of four kingdoms, the 70 weeks prophecy, and end times events leading up to the Antichrist. The document examines the book's prophetic nature and Daniel's role in receiving revelations about the distant future.
This document provides a summary of Revelation 14, which describes three angels delivering messages. The first angel proclaims the "everlasting gospel" of salvation through Jesus' sacrifice. The second warns that Babylon is fallen due to false doctrines like theistic evolution. The third warns that worshipping the beast will result in eternal torment. The messages call people to worship God as Creator and to fear His judgment. Rejecting the gospel will lead to eternal death, while accepting it results in eternal life.
Mark 6, Jesus rejected, He walks on water, sends the Twelve, John is martyred...Valley Bible Fellowship
Mark 6, Jesus rejected, He walks on water, sends the Twelve, John is martyred, 5000 fed, Reincarnation, Karma, Jesus’ brothers and sisters, cross dressing, incest, passed them by, Gennesaret
Summary of the events in human history and the history of salvation related to the first five books of the Old Testament: From Creation to the Arrival in the Promised Land (Visit <a href="http://www.bibleheroes.net/">BibleHeroes.NET</a> for more details.)
EPISODE 23: SUMMING UP THE 4 EVANGELISTSbibleheroes
The document provides an overview and comparison of the four Gospels of the New Testament - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. It summarizes key details about each Gospel's authorship, intended audience, content and themes. The Gospel authors are identified as Matthew, John Mark, Luke and John respectively. Their audiences and purposes for writing are also described.
EPISODE 24: FROM JERUSALEM TO THE WORLDbibleheroes
The life and times of the followers of the Way in the earliest Christian community as recorded by the Acts of the Apostles. Visit www.bibleheroes.net for more information.
EPISODE 10: WHERE HAVE ALL THE FAITHFUL GONE?bibleheroes
12 later prophets offer the only way for God’s chosen people to avoid imminent destruction of their nation and disunity: fidelity to God who is always faithful
EPISODE 24: FROM JERUSALEM TO THE WORLDbibleheroes
The life and times of the followers of the Way in the earliest Christian community as recorded by the Acts of the Apostles. Visit www.bibleheroes.net for more information.
Survivors of the Babylonian exile, Ezra and Nehemiah prove their mettle in construction engineering and urban renewal as well-- and they have written records to prove it-- the Book of Ezra, the Book of Nehemiah, and the Books of Chronicles. See www.bibleheroes.net for more details.
master theological treatise on Jesus, the Son of Man-- that’s the breadth and depth of this Gospel according to John. Visit www.bibleheroes.net for more information.
Written in polished Greek, it has the markings of a well-bred urbanite professional who presents Jesus at home with world’s most despised and neglected-- The Gospel of Luke. Visit www.bibleheroes.net for more information.
Sermon Slide Deck: "Following Jesus On A New Journey" (Luke 9:51-62)New City Church
Following Jesus means we follow Jesus without conditions.
This message was given on July 6, 2014 at New City Church in Calgary by Pastor John Ferguson. For more info visit: www.newcitychurch.ca
Samuel, Nathan, Elijah, Elisha: the early prophets, messengers of God and caretakers of the Covenant, which the Kings neglected (Books of Samuel/ Books of Kings)
Joshua and the Judges: Champions of the Early Settlements, whose exploits showcase God’s strength in the Book of Joshua and the Book of Judges (See www.bibleheroes.net for more information.)
The Gospel of Luke presents Jesus as the savior of all people. It was written by Luke, a historian and companion of Paul, for Theophilus to provide an orderly account of Jesus' life and teachings. Key themes are salvation for all nations, the role of prayer, praise and the Holy Spirit. The gospel follows Jesus' journey from Galilee to Jerusalem and concludes with his resurrection.
The prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel, major stalwarts in defending God’s Covenant, in the midst of corruption and decadence in what was once the promised land.
Luke's Gospel provides a historical narrative that presents Jesus Christ as the perfect divine man and son of man. It was written around 60-70 AD by Luke, a companion of Paul who was a physician from Greece. The Gospel was addressed to Greeks and emphasizes Jesus' words over his deeds. It portrays God's love and Jesus as the savior of all people. The Gospel details Jesus' life from his birth and advent to his ministry in Galilee and Perea and final crucifixion and resurrection.
This series will explore Jesus' Last 100 days of earthly ministry, starting with the Transfiguration at the End of his Galilean ministry, through His Perean ministry, Jericho Road ministry and culminating in the week of His sufferings in Jerusalem. We will learn from His determination to pursue danger in order to fulfill the will of the Father and explore our calling to pursue God wherever.
Session 07 New Testament Overview - Gospel of LukeJohn Brooks
Session 07 New Testament Survey Class
Overview of the Gospel of Luke
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Written as a systematic history of Jesus birth death and resurrection. Luke's Gospel was written so that any reader can be certain of the facts of Jesus life. Luke shows the activity of the Holy Spirit preparing the way for the gospel.
Luke 4, Temptation of Jesus, led by the Spirit, it’s God’s universe, Devil ha...Valley Bible Fellowship
Jesus reads from Isaiah 61 proclaiming himself as the Messiah in the synagogue in Nazareth, fulfilling prophecies about bringing good news to the poor and oppressed, but the people reject him. Jesus then moves to Capernaum to teach, and heals a man with an unclean spirit, demonstrating his authority over demons. The people are amazed by Jesus' teachings and healings in Capernaum.
John 4, Samaria; the gift of God; Jesus Is Greater; whoever believes; Living ...Valley Bible Fellowship
John Chapter 4, Samaria; Living Water; the gift of God; Jesus Is Greater; whoever believes; Vows, Marriage, Living Together, Shacking Up; What is proper worship?; What is truth?; Messiah is coming; They left everything and followed Him; Harvest Has Come; the Savior of the world
Matthew 14, tetrarch, peer pressure, two fish, signs and wonders, resurrectio...Valley Bible Fellowship
This document provides commentary on Matthew 14. It discusses key figures mentioned in the chapter like Herod Antipas and Salome. It also analyzes Jesus' miracles like walking on water and feeding the 5,000. The commentary explores the disciples' reaction to seeing Jesus on the water and examines biblical perspectives on ghosts. Overall, the document aims to provide biblical context and interpretation for events in Matthew 14.
The document discusses the book of Revelation and outlines the 7 world kingdoms mentioned in chapter 17, explaining that 5 have fallen in the past, 1 exists presently (Rome), and 1 has yet to come (Papal Rome). It also analyzes the reference to the beast in chapter 13 and references the iron and clay mixture of the toes on the statue from Daniel chapter 2 to represent the diverse nature of the final kingdom.
Luke 8, Danger, perseverance, hear akouo, swine, deviled eggs ham, natural di...Valley Bible Fellowship
Luke 8 records Jesus teaching the parable of the sower to a large crowd by the sea. In the parable, Jesus explains that hearing the word of God and understanding it leads to faith that endures. Some seed falls on good soil and produces a large crop. Later, during a storm on the sea, Jesus' disciples wake him, fearing they will perish. Jesus rebukes the wind and waves, commanding them to be still, demonstrating his power over all of nature.
Sermon Slides: "Moving Out Of Our Comfort Zone" (Luke 9:1-9)New City Church
The document is a sermon about moving out of one's comfort zone to participate in God's mission. It discusses how Jesus called the twelve disciples and sent them out to preach without provisions, healing people along the way. To follow Jesus requires relinquishing allegiance to any king but God, seeking God's kingdom first, and growing in prayer. The sermon encourages believers to exist for mission rather than comfort by sharing the gospel boldly like the early disciples did.
This document discusses three objects that secured Rahab's salvation when she helped the Israelites:
1. A strong cord, referring to Rahab using a cord to lower the Israelite spies from her window to escape.
2. A sure thread, being the scarlet thread Rahab tied in her window so the Israelites would know to spare her family.
3. A strait line, meaning the instructions Rahab followed to be saved through her faith in the God of Israel. The summary emphasizes how these three elements can provide victory even when earthly security fails, like the walls of Jericho. Faith in God through Christ serves as an anchor for the soul.
Jesus called the twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over demons and to cure diseases. He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and heal people. They departed and went through villages preaching the gospel and healing everywhere. Meanwhile, Herod heard about all Jesus was doing and was perplexed because some said John the Baptist had been raised from the dead.
Paul defends himself before King Agrippa, recounting his life from childhood as a strict Pharisee who persecuted Christians until his dramatic conversion experience on the road to Damascus, where Jesus appeared to him and commissioned him as a witness. Jesus instructed Paul to preach repentance to both Jews and Gentiles so that their sins may be forgiven. Though persecuted for his preaching, Paul says God has helped him continue his mission up to this day.
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This document discusses numerology and patterns found in the Bible related to numbers. Some of the key points made:
- The number 1 represents unity and God as one. Important first occurrences in the Bible involve the number 1.
- The number 2 represents division and separation. It is used when God divides light from darkness on the second day of creation.
- The number 3 represents the divine unity of the Trinity of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Important concepts involve 3 parts or aspects.
- The number 4 represents the four corners of the Earth. Important passages involve the four directions or aspects of the Earth.
- The number 5 is associated with death. Jesus was wounded five times
This document provides an overview and analysis of key aspects of understanding the Book of Revelation. It discusses:
- The book's intended meaning and time frame, noting it was meant to be understood by early Christians facing persecution.
- Two common approaches to interpreting Revelation (historicist and futurist) and arguments for understanding it in its original context.
- Important symbols and their meanings, either explained directly in the text or through comparisons to other Bible passages.
- Features like repeated themes of judgment, paired opposites representing good and evil, and the need to solve Revelation like a puzzle rather than view it as a mystery.
The document discusses that the Bible is the most reliable source for truth about the future because:
1) The Bible claims authority as the word of God and was authored by men who spoke from God.
2) The Bible has the greatest reliability based on the number of manuscripts and how close they are to the originals, as well as being correct archaeologically and scientifically.
3) The Bible has 100% accuracy in prophecies about Christ and the destruction of Tyre and Sidon, demonstrating it can foretell the future. Studying end times helps believers prepare for Christ's return and eternity.
This document discusses signs in the sun, moon, and stars as mentioned in Genesis 1:14 and other biblical passages. It explores how the biblical feasts of Leviticus 23, such as Passover and Pentecost, were fulfilled by Jesus and relate to future events. The document suggests the rapture may occur on the Feast of Trumpets based on passages like 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17. It examines symbols like fig trees and the number patterns in biblical passages to argue important biblical events occurred in Jubilee years, including Israel becoming a nation in 1948.
The afterlife. Many would like to think that there is no such thing as life after death. The Bible, in general, and Jesus specifically tell us much about what happens to people after they die.
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Luke 9, Herod the Tetrarch, Kingdom Of God or Heaven, if anyone wishes, count the cost
1. Luke 9
Herod the Tetrarch, reincarnation, loaves and
fish, Kingdom Of God, Kingdom Of Heaven, if
anyone wishes, knowing others in heaven, count
the cost, cremation
2. Luke 9:3, Our Journey
• Luke 9:3…Take nothing for your journey…
• Jesus’ humanity; John 4:6 and Jacob's well was
there. So Jesus, being wearied from His journey,
was sitting thus by the well….
• Paul, on his journey expected help from the
Christians in 2 Corinthians 1:16…to pass your way
into Macedonia… and by you to be helped on my
journey to Judea.
• God is our help; “It is God to whom and with whom
we travel, and while He is the End of our journey,
He is also at every stopping place.” Elisabeth
Elliot
3. Luke 9:3, Take A Staff Or Not
• Luke 9:3 …"Take nothing for your journey…
• <142> αἴρω airo, Meaning: to raise, take up, lift
• Matthew 10:9 "Do not acquire gold, or silver…
• <2932> κτάομαι ktaomai, Meaning: to acquire
• Mark 6:8…and He instructed them that they should
take nothing for their journey…
• <142> αἴρω airo, Meaning: to raise, take up, lift
4. Luke 9:5, Shake The Dust Off Your Feet
• NAU Luke 9:5 "And as
for those who do not
receive you, as you
go out from that city,
shake the dust off
your feet as a
testimony against
them.“
5. Luke 9:5, Shake The Dust Off Your Feet
What Is Most Holy/Precious Thing You Have?
• The gospel of Jesus Christ!
• Matthew 7:6 "Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do
not throw your pearls before swine, or they will trample
them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.
• Romans 1:16 …the gospel…is the power of God for
salvation…
• 1 Timothy 1:11…the glorious gospel of the blessed God
• Mark 8:36 "For what does it profit a man to gain the
whole world, and forfeit his soul?
7. Who Is This Guy
Herod the Tetrarch ?
• Luke 9:7 Now Herod the
tetrarch…was greatly perplexed
• Matthew 14:1 At that time Herod
the tetrarch heard the news
about Jesus,
• Mark 6:14 And King Herod heard
of … these miraculous powers
• Matthew 2:15 He remained there
until the death of Herod… [After
Herod the The Great (his dad), then
Herod the Tetrarch]
8. Luke 9:7
Herod the
Tetrarch
• Coin of Herod Antipas. Obverse (left),
inscription TIBE PIAC (Tiberias, where the coin
was minted)within a wreath; reverse (right),
upright palm branch surrounded by the
inscription HPWΔOY TETPAPXOY (of Herod the
Tetrarch), LΛΓ (year 33 = AD 29-30) in fields
(Jensen 2012: 46).
9. Herod Antipas
Tetrarch of Galilee and Perea
Coin of Herod Antipas
Reign 4 BC – 39 AD
Born Before 20 BC
Died After 39 AD
Place of death Gaul
Predecessor Herod the Great
Successor Agrippa I
Wives Daughter of Aretas IV ofNabatea
Herodias
Dynasty Herodian Dynasty
Father Herod the Great
Mother Malthace
10. Luke 9:8, Reincarnation, compass.org
• Dear Compass, Would you please address the question of reincarnation? It is
linked with the New Age and evolution versus Creation and the sovereignty of
God. Is there a good verse to use to refute this?
ANSWER:
• The lie of reincarnation began back in the Garden of Eden when Satan told Eve
that she wouldn't die if she ate the forbidden fruit.
• The serpent said to the woman, "You surely will not die!" —Genesis 3:4Satan's
been repeating that lie for 6,000 years because there's an obvious, fleshly
appeal to the "not having to die" idea. If we could come back and try to "get it
right" time after time, that would mean we would always have another
chance. But the Bible says that everyone must die once (Rapture excepted).. . .
it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment. —
Hebrews 9:27There have been three people who the Bible says did not
die.Elijah, who was taken up in the world's first UFO.As they were going along
and talking, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire and horses of fire which
separated the two of them. And Elijah went up by a whirlwind to heaven. —
2 Kings 2:11Elijah is to reappear as
11. Luke 9:8, Reincarnation, compass.org
• one of the two witnesses who show up in Revelation 11 and will die after 3 1/2
years of work (Revelation 11).Behold, I am going to send you Elijah the prophet
before the coming of the great and terrible day of the LORD. —Malachi 4:5
• There is no record of John's death, only speculation. Jesus said that he wouldn't
die until He came again.So Peter seeing him said to Jesus, "Lord, and what about
this man?" Jesus said to him, "If I want him to remain until I come, what is that to
you? You follow Me!" Therefore this saying went out among the brethren that that
disciple would not die; yet Jesus did not say to him that he would not die, but only,
"If I want him to remain until I come, what is that to you?" —John 21:21-23John
himself said he must prophesy again to many "peoples, nations, tongues and
kings."And they said to me, "You must prophesy again concerning many peoples
and nations and tongues and kings." —Revelation 10:11This is an unfulfilled
prophecy. This makes him logically a good possibility to be the other witness in
Revelation 11.
• Enoch, who walked with God, did not die.Enoch walked with God; and he was not,
for God took him. —Genesis 5:24We can only speculate that, since he was
"taken/transported" to heaven, he may be counted like those who are Raptured in
the future. He is unlikely to be the second witness since he's not Jewish (lived prior
to Abraham).
12. Luke 9:9
John the Baptist: The First NT Martyr
• NAU Luke 9:9 Herod said, "I myself had John beheaded; but
who is this man about whom I hear such things?" And he
kept trying to see Him.
• There are three martyrdoms are recorded in the New
Testament:
• John the Baptist in ca. AD 31, Matthew 14:10 He sent and
had John beheaded in the prison.
• Stephen in ca. AD 35, Acts 7:59 They went on stoning
Stephen as he called on the Lord and said, "Lord Jesus,
receive my spirit!"
• James the apostle in ca. AD 44, Acts 12:2 And he had James
the brother of John put to death with a sword.
13. Luke 9:13, Five Loaves And Two Fish
• NAU Luke 9:13 But He said to them, "You give them
something to eat!" And they said, "We have no more
than five loaves and two fish, unless perhaps we go and
buy food for all these people.”
• 1 Samuel 21:3 "Now therefore, what do you have on
hand? Give me five loaves of bread, or whatever can be
found."
• Horace Bushnell said, “Trust God for great things; with
your five loaves and two fishes, he will show you a way
to feed thousands.”
14. Luke 9:16, Five Loaves And The Two Fish Is
In All 4 Gospels
• NAU Luke 9:16 Then He took the five loaves and the two fish, and
looking up to heaven, He blessed them, and broke them, and kept
giving [indicative imperfect active] them to the disciples to set before the
people.
• Matthew 14:19 Ordering the people to sit down on the grass, He
took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up toward heaven,
He blessed the food, and breaking the loaves He gave them to the
disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds,
• Mark 6:37-41…"Shall we go and spend two hundred denarii on
bread and give them something to eat?... 39 And He commanded
them all to sit down by groups on the green grass 40 They sat down
in groups of hundreds and of fifties..…twelve full baskets of the
broken pieces, and also of the fish.
15. Luke 9:13, Five Loaves And The Two Fish Is
In All 4 Gospels
• Luke 9:13… 12 …the twelve came and said to Him, "Send
the crowd away… find lodging and get something to
eat…
• John 6:5-9 5 Therefore Jesus, lifting up His eyes and
seeing that a large crowd was coming to Him, said to
Philip, "Where are we to buy bread, so that these may
eat?“ 6 This He was saying to test him, for He Himself
knew what He was intending to do. 7 Philip answered
Him, "Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not
sufficient for them, for everyone to receive a little." 8
One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother,
said to Him, 9 "There is a lad here who has five barley
loaves and two fish, but what are these for so many
people?"
16. Luke 6:20
Kingdom Of God, Kingdom Of Heaven
• Luke 6:20 Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
• Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of
heaven.
• Matthew 10:5-7 These twelve Jesus sent out after instructing them:… 7
"And as you go, preach, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'
• Luke 9:1-2 And He called the twelve together,… 2 And He sent them out to
proclaim the kingdom of God…
• Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, " Let the children alone, and do not hinder
them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as
these."
• Mark 10:14 But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them,
"Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom
of God belongs to such as these.
• There is nothing in Scripture, or in Jewish literature, that indicates any
Jewish understanding, or teaching of a difference in the phases “kingdom of
heaven’, kingdom of God.”
17. Luke 9:23, Wishes To Come After Me
• NAU Luke 9:23 And He was saying to them all, "If anyone
wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up
his cross daily and follow Me. (Matthew 16:24)
• Oswald Chambers said, “God does not have to come and tell
me what I must do for Him, He brings me into a relationship
with Himself where I hear His call and understand what He
wants me to do, and I do it out of sheer love to Him… When
people say they have had a call to foreign service, or to any
particular sphere of work, they mean that their relationship
to God has enabled them to realize what they can do for
God.”
18. Luke 9:25, Life =Heaven Or Hell
• NAU Luke 9:25 "For what is a man profited if he gains the
whole world, and loses or forfeits himself?
• Mark 8:36, Matthew 16:26
• Blaise Pascal said, “Between us and heaven or hell there is
only life, which is the frailest thing in the world.”
• Psalm 49:7 No man can by any means redeem his brother
Or give to God a ransom for him—
• Job 27:8 "For what is the hope of the godless when he is
cut off, When God requires his life?
• 1 John 2:15 Do not love the world nor the things in the
world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is
not in him.
19. Luke 9:30
Will We Know Each Other In Heaven?
• NAU Luke 9:30 And behold, two men were talking with Him;
and they were Moses and Elijah,
• I get asked a lot if we will know each other in heaven.
• Shows that many people recognized Christ after His
resurrection. In Luke 16:23-25, people recognized each other
and communicated with each other. The rich man even tried to
order Lazarus around again, “send Lazarus, that he may dip the
tip of his finger in water and cool off my tongue”…But Abraham
said, "Child, remember…”
• And here in Luke 9, we have Jesus, Moses, and Elijah being
recognized by Peter, James and John.
• We are also told that in glorified bodies we will be "like Him".
• Remember in 1 Samuel 28:3 how Samuel was recognized by
Saul.
20. Luke 9:33, Tabernacles, Feast of Booths
• NAU Luke 9:33 And
as these were
leaving Him, Peter
said to Jesus,
"Master, it is good
for us to be here;
let us make three
tabernacles: one
for You, and one
for Moses, and one
for Elijah "-- not
realizing what he
was saying.
21. Luke 9:33, Tabernacles, Feast of Booths
• Jerusalem Inspiration, In the times when the Temple
stood on the Temple Mount, Jews were commanded by
God to appear before Him on the three major festivals:
Sukkot (Tabernacles), Passover and Shavuot. Michah
describes a time in the future when not only Jews will
want to visit the Lord in Jerusalem, but non Jews from
around the world will flock to Jerusalem. Are we seeing
the fulfillment of this prophecy in our times? …
• Jerusalem Photo Trivia, Today’s photograph taken by
Win Robins portrays the waving of the four species
taken on the holiday of Sukkot (Festival of Tabernacles).
22. Luke 9:59-62, Count The Cost
• NAU Luke 9:59 And He said to another, "Follow Me." But he
said, "Permit me first to go and bury my father." 60 But He said
to him, "Allow the dead to bury their own dead; but as for you,
go and proclaim everywhere the kingdom of God." 61 And
another also said, "I will follow You, Lord; but first permit me to
say good-bye to those at home." 62 But Jesus said to him, "No
one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit
for the kingdom of God."
• Following the Lord sometimes means making tough choices,
and your loyalty to Jesus must be greater than your loyalty,
desire, love of, or passion for anything in this world.
• Luke 12:53, 14:26, Matthew 19:29
23. Luke 9:60, Cremation,
The LORD Buried Moses
• I find 101 uses of "buried" in the NAS Bible, 18 of "burial."
• The references I found for "burn" or "burning" are not good; 1
Kings 13:2, Revelation 17:16, Deuteronomy 12:31.
• Many argue against cremation because our bodies belong to the
Lord, they believe that it is a pagan, unbiblical practice.
• In Genesis 50:25, we see that Joseph wanted his bones kept,
preserved, and transported to the holy land to be buried. (Gen.
25:10, I Cor. 15:51, Deut. 34:6,7)
• The Christian witness is of a resting in the grave waiting for the
call from our Lord. The planting of a seed metaphor is
appropriate.
23
25. Luke 9:16, The Two Fish
• NAU Luke 9:16 Then He took the five loaves
and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He
blessed them, and broke them, and kept giving
them to the disciples to set before the people.
• If Jesus tried to feed the 5000 today...
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28. Luke 12:51 Matthew 19:29 Luke 9:59-62
• Today is December 11, 2012
Verse of the Day -- Luke 12:51
Jesus said, "Do you suppose that I came to grant peace on earth? I tell you, no, but rather division;"
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
• Christianity sometimes means making hard choices.
MINI BIBLE STUDY FOR THE DAY
• Committing your life to Christ means your loyalty to Jesus is greater than your loyalty to your family.
• They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and
daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against
mother-in-law. —Luke 12:53
See also Luke 14:26 and Matthew 19:29. Luke 9:59-62 records a man who wanted to go home to
bury his father before he left to follow Jesus and another who simply wanted to go home to say
goodbye before following Jesus. But Jesus rebuked both saying, "No one, after putting his hand to the
plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God."Trusting Jesus as Lord and Savior is a HUGE step
in one's life. It means you will follow Jesus regardless of the cost—because in the end, you know it's
worth the price.
29. Luke 9, Others Ppt, Discipleship, Take Up
Your Cross
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30. Matthew 14:19, Five Loaves And The Two
Fish Is In All 4 Gospels
• Matthew 14:19 Ordering the people to sit down on the grass, He took the five loaves and
the two fish, and looking up toward heaven, He blessed the food, and breaking the loaves
He gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds,
• Mark 6:37-41…"Shall we go and spend two hundred denarii on bread and give them
something to eat?... 39 And He commanded them all to sit down by groups on the green
grass 40 They sat down in groups of hundreds and of fifties..…twelve full baskets of the
broken pieces, and also of the fish.
• Luke 9:13… 12 …the twelve came and said to Him, "Send the crowd away… find lodging
and get something to eat…
• John 6:5-9 5 Therefore Jesus, lifting up His eyes and seeing that a large crowd was coming
to Him, said to Philip, "Where are we to buy bread, so that these may eat?“ 6 This He was
saying to test him, for He Himself knew what He was intending to do. 7 Philip answered
Him, "Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them, for everyone to
receive a little." 8 One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, said to Him, 9
"There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are these for so
many people?"
31. Proverbs14:12 Jeremiah 29:13 Numbers 22:24-26 Luke 9:23-
24, 13:24 Matthew 7:13, Narrow Gate
• Question: "Will more people go to heaven or to hell?"
Answer: The question of whether there are more people in heaven or hell is answered by Jesus Himself in one succinct passage: “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is
easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few” (Matthew 7:13-14).
This passage tells us that only those who receive Jesus Christ and who believe in Him are given the right to become children of God (John 1:12). As such, the gift of eternal life comes only
through Jesus Christ to all those who believe. He said “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). It’s not through Islam, Buddha, or
other false gods of man’s making. It’s not for those wanting a cheap and easy way to heaven while continuing to live their own selfish and worldly lives on earth. Jesus only saves those who
fully trust in Him as Savior (Acts 4:12).
So, what are these two gates in Matthew 7:13-14? They are the entrance to two different “ways.” The wide gate leads to the broad way, or road. The small narrow gate leads to the way that
is narrow. The narrow way is the way of the godly, and the broad way is the way of the ungodly. The broad way is the easy way. It is attractive and self-indulgent. It is permissive. It’s the
inclusive way of the world, with few rules, few restrictions, and fewer requirements. Tolerance of sin is the norm where God's Word is not studied and His standards not followed. This way
requires no spiritual maturity, no moral character, no commitment, and no sacrifice. It is the easy way of salvation following “the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the
air, of the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience” (Ephesians 2:2). It is that broad way that “seems right to a man, but end is the way to death” (Proverbs14:12).
Those who preach a gospel of inclusiveness where “all ways lead to heaven” preach an utterly different gospel than the one Jesus preached. The gate of self-centeredness, self-absorption,
and a proud, holier-than-thou mindset is the wide gate of the world that leads to hell, not the narrow gate which leads to eternal life. As a result, most people spend their lives following the
masses who are on the broad road, doing what everyone else does and believing what everyone else believes.
The narrow way is the hard way, the demanding way. It is the way of recognizing that you cannot save yourself and must depend on Jesus Christ alone to save you. It’s the way of self-denial
and the cross. The fact that few find God’s way implies that it is to be sought diligently. “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13). The point is
this that no one will stumble into the kingdom or wander through the narrow gate by accident. Someone asked Jesus: "Lord, will those who are saved be few?” He replied, “Strive to enter
through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able” (Luke 13:23-24).
Many will seek to enter that narrow door, the door of salvation, but “will not be able.” They are unwilling to trust/rely on Jesus alone. They are unwilling to pay the price. It costs too much for
them to give up the world. God’s gate is a gate through which one cannot carry the baggage of sin and self-will, nor can one carry the accoutrements of materialism. The way of Christ is the
way of the cross, and the way of the cross is the way of self-denial. Jesus said, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever
would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it” (Luke 9:23-24).
Jesus knows that many will choose the wide gate and the broad way which leads to destruction and hell. Correspondingly, He said that only a few will choose the narrow gate. According to
Matthew 7:13-14, there is no doubt that more will go to hell than to heaven. The question for you is, then, on which road are you?
Recommended Resources: Logos Bible Software and Jesus Among Other gods by Ravi Zacharias.
32. Philippians 3:21 Matthew 17:3, Luke 9:30, 16:23-25
Mark 9:4, Knowing Each Other In Heaven?
• QUESTION FOR THE DAY
• Dear Compass,
• Where in the Bible does it discuss Christians knowing each other in heaven? When we leave this earth, we leave our bodies behind so how will I know my
father, mother, husband, children, etc.? Or have I been misled and we really won't know each other—we will only recognize God?
•
ANSWER:
• Yes, we will recognize God, and Scripture also indicates that we will recognize each other. When we die, our spirit goes to heaven.
• we are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord. —2 Corinthians 5:8At the Rapture, those
who have died in Christ and those alive in Christ will get new bodies.in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet; for the trumpet will
sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. —1 Corinthians 15:52We will have a new eternal body similar to Jesus' new
body after He died and was resurrected.who will transform the body of our humble state into conformity with the body of His glory, by the exertion of the
power that He has even to subject all things to Himself. —Philippians 3:21People recognized Christ after His resurrection.Luke 16 gives us a glimpse of
the after-life. It discusses people in hell as well as people in paradise (pre-cross, waiting to be transferred to heaven after the Messiah's death paid for
their sins). They recognized each other and communicated with each other:
• And in Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far away, and Lazarus in his bosom. And he cried out and said, "Father Abraham,
have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool off my tongue; for I am in agony in this flame." But Abraham
said, "Child, remember that during your life you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus bad things; but now he is being comforted here, and you
are in agony." —Luke 16:23-25Also, Moses and Elijah were recognized when they stood on the Mount of Transfiguration with Jesus.
• And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him. —Matthew 17:3Moses had died; Elijah was biding time. Therefore, we should be able
to recognize each other in heaven even before we get our new eternal bodies at Rapture.In his bookHeaven, author Randy Alcorn correctly teaches that
since the greatest commandment is to love God and then to love others, we know that God takes great pleasure in our love foreach other. He concludes
that "Our source of comfort isn't only that we'll be with the Lord in Heaven, but also that we'll be with each other." One ofthe passages he quotes
follows:
• But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve, as do the rest who have no hope. For if we
believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus. Then we who are alive and remain shall be
caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with
these words. —1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 17-18
33. Matthew 17:3 Luke 9:30 Mark 9:4 Hebrews 9:27
Revelation 11, The Two Witnesses
• Is Enoch One Of The Two Witnesses?
• Sunday, February 23rd, 2014Bible Accuracy
• New Testament
• Old Testament
• The Book of Revelation
• Q. Re: Hebrews 9:27: “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.”
• This verse makes me think that it will be Enoch in the tribulation, not Moses. If these witnesses die in
the tribulation like the Bible says then Moses would have died twice and Enoch not at all. If it is Enoch
then everyone that has ever lived would have died once. what do you think?
• A. In my study titled “The Two Witnesses of Revelation” I show how the ministries of the two
witnesses and the miracles they perform are reminiscent of Moses and Elijah.
• I also explain that Hebrews 9:27 is a principle not a rule. Several biblical figures have died more than
once. Elijah raised a boy from the dead (1 Kings 17:22), Jesus raised several: Jairus’s daughter (Mark
5:40-42) the widow of Nain’s son (Luke 7:14-15) and Lazarus (John 11:43-44), and Paul raised a man
who had fallen out of a third story window and died (Acts 20:7-12). I also believe that Paul himself
was raised from the dead (Acts 14:19-20). These people all died again later. And if you believe that
in Matt. 17:12 Jesus said that John the Baptist was Elijah, then Elijah died, too.
• I remain persuaded that the two witnesses in Revelation 11 are most likely Moses and Elijah.
34. 1 Corinthians 15:44, 51 Luke 9:60 Deut. 34:6,7,
Cremation, The LORD Buried Moses
• DLK says; I find 101 NAS uses of "buried" in the Bible, 18 of
"burial." The references I found for "burn" or "burning" are not good; 1 Kings 13:2, Revelation 17:16, Deuteronomy12:31.
• QUESTION: I do not recall your ever having addressed the subject of cremation. Is it unbiblical? Isn't it a heathen practice? Also, don't our bodies belong to the Lord?
•
• RESPONSE: Everything we have and everything we are is the Lord's. There are a number of ideas on the subject of handling human remains. We'll comment on some of them, then give our position.
•
• In Genesis 50:25, we see that Joseph wanted his bones kept specifically so that he might be buried in the Promised Land when God's people returned there (Ex 13:19, Josh 24:32). This wasn't intended as a requirement for everyone but as an assurance to the people that God would be
faithful to release them from exile. According to the scriptures, Joseph commanded the embalming of his father, Jacob. Later, Joseph's body was also embalmed (Gn 50:26). For other examples of bones being left intact, see Jeremiah 8:1.
•
• The "dust and ashes" as used in Genesis 18:27 is simply a figure of speech expressing Abraham's humility and reverence before the Lord. Job 30:19 similarly uses the term. (Note: People in biblical times and lands would sometimes express their sorrow and mourning by throwing ashes
over their heads. Or they might speak of being "on the ash heap." Neither of these has any implications concerning cremation or embalming.).
•
• What we're trying to point out is that a word study of "bones" and "ashes" might be edifying but may not apply nearly as much as what seems far more important: understanding that God will do what He says He will do, which is to raise us in our glorified bodies at the last day. There is
nothing in the Bible to indicate that regardless of how one dies (even if in an explosion or, as in Hebrews 11, sawn in half), the Lord would have any difficulty in resurrecting our bodies. "I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?" (Jer 32:27).
•
• Yes, pagans often dispose of bodies through burning. They also embalm (the Egyptians, for example) and surround the dead with great wealth. Today, there is a unique argument that "morticians make an idol of our bodies"! Any mortician (or mortician's client, for that matter) is
accountable for his own spiritual condition. Whether someone else (pagan or otherwise) worships his own (or someone else's) body need not and should not apply to one's decision; it is the heart upon which the Lord looks.
•
• "To dust we shall return" doesn't require or command that we do anything in order to reach that state. The Bible speaks of the body being sown a natural body and raised a spiritual one. We cannot oppose cremation on scriptural grounds; neither does the Bible recommend it. There
may be some practical considerations, as, for example, bodies that were burned during the bubonic plague. Although there is plenty of scriptural precedent for embalming the body, there is not for cremation. Insofar as embalming is a practical consideration, we can also see that
cremation may on occasion be a practical choice. In New Orleans, the water content of the soil does not allow the burial of coffins, and above-ground tombs are limited.
•
• Let me encourage you to be at peace about the subject, since the Lord is far more concerned about what you do while you live in your body than after you leave your "earthly tent" to meet Him face to face.
• Dave Hunt, November 1, 2010
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• Cremation
• QUESTION FOR THE DAY
• Dear Compass,
• What does the Bible say about cremation?
•
• ANSWER:
• Cremation isn't found in the Bible. The Bible only mentions being "buried." For instance, Abraham searched for a worthwhile burial place for his wife Sarah when she died (Gen. 23:19) and he was eventually buried there himself (Gen. 25:10). Jesus said, "allow the dead to bury their own
dead" (Luke 9:60). It is important to note that God, who could have cremated Moses, instead, "buried" him (Deut. 34:6,7). So there is honor involved with how you treat a loved one's body when they've passed away. There was also the obvious practical reason for burial -- to prevent
disease and odor.
• It is unlikely that cremation is a sin because: 1) After a few hundred years, regardless of how you were buried, the body turns to dust, 2) Cremation is not much different than being buried at sea, and 3) God will "change" (I Cor. 15:51) you into a new body with different, eternal
characteristics and does not need the old, mortal body anymore since it was sinful (Rom. 6:6,12).
• Therefore, however you "bury" your loved one, through burial or cremation, it should be done with honor and dignity.
•
• Is Cremation Forbidden?
• Saturday, April 19th, 2014
• Church Doctrine
• Q. I was speaking to a Christian friend who said in their church they are going to do a Bible Study on cremation. I would like to know what Scriptures says in this regard. At death will we be condemned for cremating our body?
• A. In the past it was thought that by cremating one’s body there would be nothing left for God to raise at the Resurrection, as if such a thing would exceed God’s abilities. But even a casual understanding of the embalming and burial process reveals that it creates just as big a problem
as cremation. Then there’s the fact that within a short period of time after burial a dead body decomposes to dust.
• Speaking of our body, the Bible says
• “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return”(Genesis 3:19)
• In summary, there isn’t any Biblical basis for this view, therefore there can be no condemnation for having a dead body cremated.
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35. Why was Moses depicted with horns?
Dr. Eli Lizorkin-Eyzenberg
• When we look at pictorial representations by many medieval artists
we cannot help to notice that in their rendition Moses curiously
appears with horns!
How did great Christian artists such as Michelangelo, among hundreds
of others, conceive of the idea that Moses had horns?
To put it simply - something got lost in translation.
• Michelangelo's Moses
• We read in Ex.34:29:
• י ְִ֗היַות ֶד ֶ֤ ְֶרב֙ה ֶֹש מַ֣ר ַה ֵמי ַַ֔ניסי ֵֵ֨נ ְּושת ֶֹ֤חֻל֙ת ֻדֵָֽעהַ֙יְבה ֶַֹ֔ש ד־מּ֙תו ְדְרבָ֑רהן־המ
ה ַ֣ ֶֹש ּומע ִַ֗דא־יָֽלִּ֥יכן ַ֛ ַרק ור ִּ֥עיונפו ִֹּ֥ ְרב ְַדבָֽ׃וּתא
• And when Moses came down from the mount Sinai, he held the two
tables of the testimony, and he knew not that his face
was horned from the conversation of the Lord (English translation of
Latin Vulgate).
• What eventually became the Latin Vulgate Bible mistakenly translated
the word קרן not with the idea of “shining/radiance”, but with an idea
of “grown horns” (since in Hebrew without vowels it can be translate
both ways).
36. Sons Of Thunder
• Sons Of Thunder
• Tuesday, April 29th, 2014Grace
• The Holy Spirit
• Q. I have been so blessed by gracethrufaith. My question is: Why were James and John given the
name “Sons of Thunder” and what is it’s meaning?
• A. Many believe that Jesus chose this nickname because of the dispositions of these fisherman
brothers. Apparently, they were short tempered and over reactive. Luke tells of the time when Jesus
and his disciples were walking through Samaria. Coming to a village, Jesus sent runners ahead to ask
about accommodations for the night. The Samaritans, who hated the Jews, refused them. James and
John wanted to call down fire from Heaven and destroy the whole town (Luke 9:51-56).
• These brothers were both close friends with Jesus, who charged John with caring for Mary as he was
dying (John 19:26-27). James was the first of the original disciples to be martyred (Acts 12:2), and
John was the last to die, the only disciple who wasn’t martyred. Reading John’s letters shows how
the Holy Spirit tempered his fiery personality into a loving father figure in the early church.
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37. The Bread of Life, Father Son and Holy Ghost
• KJV Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing
them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy
Ghost:
• Sandra Giffin tells that, “While babysitting some children from
another family, I asked each of them to take turns saying the blessing
at mealtimes. The difference in our family prayer styles didn't go
unnoticed by my 5-year-old daughter. The next morning at breakfast,
she bowed her head and proceeded to pray,
• "Thank you, Father, Son, and Holy toast.”
•
NAU Galatians 4:6 Because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit
of His Son into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!"
38. Luke 9:23, Deny Yourself And Take Up Your
Cross
• Believer To Follower
• Friday, July 4th, 2014Christian Life
• Q. I have a question about verse Luke 9:23. Is this verse talking about sanctification? or eternal salvation?
And finally, what are we to deny ourselves? Thank you for your time.
• A. Luke 9:23 says,
• “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.”
• After salvation, this is the most important message of the Gospel. If we want to be a follower of Jesus we
should set aside our selfish ambitions for life and seek His will for us instead. That’s what the phrase “deny
himself and take up his cross daily” means. In Romans 12:1-2 Paul urged us to offer our whole beings as
living sacrifices to God. He said we should no longer conform to the pattern of this world but to be
transformed by the renewing of our mind. The way he might say this today is that we should abandon our
secular world view and adopt a Biblical world view instead.
• In Matt. 6:31-34 Jesus put this still another way. He urged us to seek His Kingdom and His righteousness
and in return He would accept responsibility for all of our needs. In short, the Lord has a purpose for our
life and if we give Him permission, He’ll fulfill that purpose in us and make sure we don’t have to worry
about anything along the way. You have my assurance that you won’t find a better deal anywhere.
• As you look around you, it’s easy to see that most Christians don’t do this, so it can’t be a salvation
issue. It’s something you can only do after you’re born again. It turns you from being a believer into a
being a follower, from living a defeated secular life into living a victorious Christian life (1 Cor. 9:24-25). In
doing do you will bear much fruit (John 15:5) and store up much treasure in heaven (Matt. 6:19-21).
39. WHAT'S INERRANCY? AND WHY SHOULD I CARE? [Excerpts]
It's the Historic Position of the Church
• WHAT'S INERRANCY? AND WHY SHOULD I CARE? [Excerpts]
It's the Historic Position of the Church:
•
• Inerrancy is the historic position of the Christian Church. [The International Council on Biblical Inerrancy (ICBI)] produced a whole book demonstrating this point (see John Hannah, Inerrancy and
the Church, Moody). As Al Mohler [has] pointed out (Mohler, 48-49), even some errantists have agreed that inerrancy has been the standard view of the Christian Church down through the
centuries. He cites the Hanson brothers, Anthony and Richard, Anglican scholars, who said, "The Christian Fathers and the medieval tradition continued this belief [in inerrancy], and the
Reformation did nothing to weaken it. On the contrary, since for many reformed theologians the authority of the Bible took the place which the Pope had held in the medieval scheme of things,
the inerrancy of the Bible became more firmly maintained and explicitly defined among some reformed theologians than it had even been before."
• They added, "The beliefs here denied [viz., inerrancy] have been held by all Christians from the very beginning until about a hundred and fifty years ago" (cited by Mohler, 41).
•
• It's Fundamental to All Other Doctrines:
•
• Inerrancy is foundational to all other essential Christian doctrines. It is granted that some other doctrines (like the atoning death and bodily resurrection of Christ) are more essential to
salvation. However, all soteriological (salvation-related) doctrines derive their divine authority from the divinely authoritative Word of God. So, epistemologically (in a knowledge-related sense),
the doctrine of the divine authority and inerrancy of Scripture is the fundamental of all the fundamentals.
•
• It's Under Attack...
•
• Right Now!: The ICBI was founded in 1977 specifically over concerns about the erosion of inerrancy. Christian leaders, theologians and pastors assembled together three times over the course of
a decade to address the issue. At the first meeting, a doctrinal statement was jointly created titled "The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy." This document has been described as "a
landmark church document" created "by the then largest, broadest, group of evangelical protestant scholars that ever came together to create a common, theological document in the 20th
century. It is probably the first systematically comprehensive, broadly based, scholarly, creed-like statement on the inspiration and authority of Scripture in the history of the church."
•
• Despite this modern safeguard, in 2010, Dr. Mike Licona, an evangelical professor, wrote a book titled The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach. In this book, he suggested
that the account of the resurrected saints walking through the city might be "apocalyptic imagery" (Mat. 27:51-53). In other words, he suggested that the events did not actually happen, but
that it was lore or legend. Subsequently, Licona resigned from his position with the Southern Baptists and at Southern Evangelical Seminary. What followed is rather
alarming. Incredibly, somenotable evangelical scholars began to express their support for Licona's view, considering it consistent with a belief in inerrancy....Of course, in order to defend
Licona's view they had to redefine inerrancy to include what were previously considered to be errors. Some did this by misinterpreting inerrancy as expressed by the ICBI framers.
•
• Since 2011, more alarming statements from Licona have surfaced, including: (1) A denial of the historicity of the mob falling backward at Jesus' claim "I am he" in John 18:4-6 (RJ, 306, note 114);
(2) A denial of the historicity of the angels at the tomb recorded in all four Gospels (Mat. 28:2-7; Mark 16:5-7; Luke 24:4-7; John 20:11-14) (RJ, 185-186); (3) A denial of the accuracy of the Gospel
of John by claiming it says Jesus was crucified on the wrong day (debate with Bart Ehrman at Southern Evangelical Seminary, Spring, 2009); (4) A claim that the Gospel genre is Greco-Roman
biography which he says is a "flexible genre" in which "it is often difficult to determine where history ends and legend begins" (RJ, 34). Amazingly, these views continue to gain support among
the evangelical community.
•
• http://defendinginerrancy.com/why-is-inerrancy-important/
40. Luke 9:3 Mark 6:8 Matthew 10:9-10, Take A
Staff Or Not
• QUESTION, Dear Compass, Regarding inerrancy, how can Mark (Mark
6:8) record Jesus allowing His disciples to take a staff and Matthew
(Matthew 10:9-10) and Luke (9:3) say it's forbidden?
• ANSWER, The emphasis of the Lord's instruction was clear: Do not make
any "special" provision for this mission. Therefore, the Lord permitted
the disciples to take along any staffs they already had. But they were not
to take one if they didn't already have one. The Greek verb used in
Matthew (a different word from the one used in Mark) means to
"acquire" or "obtain."
• and He instructed them that they should take nothing for their journey,
except a mere staff—no bread, no bag, no money in their belt —Mark 6:8
Do not acquire gold, or silver, or copper for your money belts, or a bag for
your journey, or even two coats, or sandals, or a staff; for the worker is
worthy of his support. —Matthew 10:9-10
• And He said to them, "Take nothing for your journey, neither a staff, nor a
bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not even have two tunics apiece. —
Luke 9:3
41. Was John the Baptist Elijah Redivivus?
By Brian LePort, Bible Study and the Christian Life
• Mark introduces John’s preaching by appealing to a remix of two prophetic oracles: Malachi 3:1 and Isaiah 40:3. In Malachi 3:1 we read,
• “Behold, I am going to send my messenger, and he will clear the way before me. And the Lord, whom you seek, will suddenly come into his Temple, and the messenger of the covenant, in
whom you delight, behold, he is coming,” says YHWH of Armies (NRSV).
• Mark alludes to the whole of this statement by quoting part of it. The reader/hearer familiar with the prophet Malachi would make the connection between the snippet and the prophecy
from which it was taken. When we continue reading Malachi we find that in 4:5 the prophet Malachi says that it is the prophet Elijah who will return. In some sense Mark is trying to connect
John’s appearance with Malachi’s prophesy.
• The immediate question that arises is this: is John actually Elijah?
• To summarize, in Malachi 3:1, which Mark quotes, Israel’s God says he is sending a messenger. In 4:5, Malachi makes a cryptic claim: this is Elijah. This is a strange claim made even stranger
considering that the biblical tradition ends Elijah’s story not with death, but with his departure straight into heaven on a fiery chariot (see 2 Kings 2:1-14).
• Since Elijah never experienced death there was a tradition that he might return to the land of the living. What did the early Christians think of this? More importantly, what did they say Jesus
said about this tradition?
• This was the response that I gave to the aforementioned commenter that I will repeat here for those who missed it.
• Let me begin with Mark, since he’s the subject of this series.
• He seems aware that there is a rumor that Elijah will return and that people are murmuring about whether Jesus is Elijah (6:15; 8:28). When Jesus is presented with the question in 9:5-13 he is
vague in his answer, but it seems that he is alluding to John the Baptist’s suffering under Herod Antipas in v. 13. This is quite strange since this follows the narrative of the Transfiguration
where supposedly Jesus is somehow talking to the real Moses and real Elijah (9:1-4). The only other allusion to Elijah would be the misunderstanding of Jesus’ words on the cross (15:34-36).
• In my opinion Mark is vague avoiding a straightforward answer, which isn’t surprising in light of this Gospel, but if we combine 1:2-6 with 9:13 he seems to be leaning toward equating John
with Elijah.
• Matthew tries to be far more explicit. Although he too records the rumors (16:14) in 11:12-14 Jesus says that John is Elijah to come quite plainly and then even after the Transfiguration in
17:1-9 Jesus answers his disciple’s question about Elijah in the affirmative that Elijah did return and by Elijah Jesus means John, “Then the disciples understand that he was speaking to them
about John the Baptist” (v. 13).
• Luke has the angel telling Zechariah that John will come “With the spirit and power of Elijah” (1:18). Also, he cleans up the Transfiguration narrative in 9:30-35 by leaving off the disciple’s
question about Elijah’s return altogether. It may be that Luke sees the narrative sequence in Mark as problematic and chooses to leave it alone. Luke is aware of the rumors that Jesus is Elijah,
likely from Mark (9:8, 19).
• The most curious is the Fourth Gospel.
• The Evangelist has people ask John if he is Elijah and John himself denies it (1:21, 25). In all of John 1 there is a concentrated effort to relativize John in light of Jesus. In doing so, the Fourth
Gospel doesn’t even allow John to be Elijah like Matthew and Mark, and goes a step further than Luke by declaring that John didn’t see himself as Elijah.
• This is my long way of answering that I don’t know! It seems that there is a tradition where Jesus understood John to be Elijah. There is another where John denies this. It is unclear how those
two reconcile unless we go the direction Luke goes and say that John was not Elijah, but he did come as an Elijah-like figure.
• ABOUT THE AUTHOR
• Brian LePort
• Facebook Twitter Google+Brian LePort is a Ph.D. candidate in Religion and Theology at the University of Bristol/Trinity College Bristol. He earned a M.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies and
a Master of Theology (Th.M.) from Western Seminary (Portland, OR) where he is now an adjunct for the Online Campus. Born and raised in northern California he now resides in San Antonio,
TX, with his wonderful wife, Miranda Perez-LePort.
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42. Fishes, Fish, Shark, Sharks
• TODAY'S CREATION MOMENT
• IS THE SHARK A LIVING FOSSIL?
• inAnimals
• Fossils
• Listen
• Job 12:7-8
• "But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee: Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and
the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee."
• There are over 350 species of shark. These remarkable creatures range from about the size of a shrimp to the whale shark thatcan be over 60 feet long.
Most people view sharks as an ancient form of primitive fish, often because they are popularly presented to the public as a so-called "living fossil."
• The truth is, sharks are not primitive or simple. In fact, scientists who classify living things are uncomfortable classifying sharks as fish, preferring instead
to call them "fish-like vertebrates." Unlike all other fish, the shark has no skeleton. In fact, the shark's skin serves as the anchor for its muscles just as
bones serve for anchors in other animals. Unlike fish, sharks have no gill coverings and even have a placenta very much likemammals!
• Sharks are also much more complex than fish. They have sophisticated sense organs, their brains are much larger compared to body weight than fish,
and they can learn a route through a maze as well as laboratory rabbits. Sharks are also socially complex, and they communicate with each other in a
variety of ways.
• Among the many kinds of creatures God has created using His unlimited imagination, it appears that He followed some similar themes in each kind. This
offers us a better principle than does evolution for classifying living things, which arranges them from simple to complex.
• Prayer:
• Dear Father, I stand in awe at the ways in which Your unbridled creative imagination is expressed in the living world. Help me to be a better witness of
this fact to the world around me, which is taken with the imaginations of its own heart. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
• Notes:
• Photo: Grey reef shark. Courtesy of Fbattail. Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.
43. Luke 8:3 Psalm 22:18 Luke 9:57-58 2 Cor.
11:27
• Q&A
•
• Question: I sent a copy of your recent TBC Update on Joel Osteen [author of the bestseller, Your Best Life Now] (http://www.thebereancall.org/content/joel-osteen-unsure-if-jesus-was-poor) to a friend of mine on staff with
Joel's ministry asking if he had any thoughts in regard to the article. He stated [excerpts from a long reply], "To be honest, I can't really discern what [the writer's] point is. Does he have some inside knowledge that I don't
regarding the actual amount of funds that were carried in the treasury that Judas oversaw? Like Joel [Osteen] says, it's curious that the robe Jesus was wearing was valuable enough that the soldiers were dividing it up. But
also like Joel, I don't really think about it much.
•
• "Why is it so important that Jesus be poor? Is that like a tenet of faith? If so, I never got the memo. As for the 'foxes have holes' quote, I don't see how that refers to financial wealth. To me it's far more likely about the fact
that He was not stationary. He was on a mission and on the move. That to follow Him meant that one would have to do the same, forsaking all and going with Him wherever the Spirit led them.... Joel simply believes, as do I,
that God has promised to supply all our needs. He believes...that the apostle John meant what he said when he wrote, 'I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.'"
•
• Response: Our concern here is the distortion of what the Bible teaches about biblical prosperity. Those who are word-faith/healing and prosperity gospel teachers (including Joel Osteen and his father, John, in his ministry) have all
supported the unbiblical idea that the spiritual hallmark of a faithful follower is riches and good health. According to their claim, if a person lacks those things, it's due to his or her lack of faith. They also mistakenly use Jesus as the
model of the result of such beliefs, especially wealth.
•
• There is no indication in Scripture that Jesus was wealthy. What He did have was through the generosity of those who ministered to him. Luke 8:3 indicates where the Lord Jesus may have obtained not only the robe but much of
His earthly support: "Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others...provided for Him from their substance." In Scripture, we see several wealthy women who had a role (no doubt moved by the Holy
Spirit) in giving to Jesus' ministry. Since the giver was likely wealthy, the garment given to Jesus would naturally reflect that. Such scriptures document that Jesus was not rich in earthly possessions. He relied on others in order to
support His travels and earthly ministry. Furthermore, Scripture teaches us how He lived and how the apostles who were trained by Him lived. Paul wrote that he knew both how to "abound" and how to be "abased." The
"abasing" part is what the word-faith teachers do not teach other than to say that it reflects a lack of faith.
•
• A common argument in support of Christ's wealth is the fact that He wore a seamless garment, supposedly of greater value than a two- or three-piece one would have been. Yet a study of history reveals that Roman soldiers were
allowed to "supplement" their income by confiscation. The point of the seamless garment being mentioned was that it could not easily be divided. The soldiers gambled for it, thus fulfilling Psalm 22:18: "They part my garments
among them, and cast lots upon my vesture." Therefore, even if the one-piece garment was more valuable, that hardly supports the belief that Christ was wealthy. It may have been a gift.
•
• Regarding the "foxes have holes" quote, Jesus said in Luke 9:57-58, "And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes
have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head." In fact, this states that the Lord had no earthly home to return to, let alone a mansion. Christ was indeed "on a mission and on the
move," as your friend notes, and to follow Him meant that one would have to do the same, "forsaking all and going with Him wherever the Spirit led them."
•
• Certainly the Lord provides faithfully, but that provision is often diametrically opposed to human expectation and the distortion the "faith" teachers give it. Everything the Lord provides for a believer is according to His will. That
fact, however, rails against the teaching that God's provision works according to spiritual laws, which the practitioner must learn in order to implement them. If that doesn't produce the desired result, then the fault lies with the
one misapplying the laws. That delusion is no different from witchcraft.
•
• Some prominent word/faith ministries have not one but two Gulfstream jets, which means that not only must they purchase two planes, but they must also pay two trained flight crews for each one, not to mention ongoing hangar
costs and maintenance. Is that what constitutes biblical prosperity? Consider Benny Hinn's take on God's provision: "Years ago they used to preach, 'O we are going to walk on streets of gold.' I would say, 'I don't need the gold up
there. I've got to have it down here'" (Praise-a-Thon, TBN, April 2, 1991).
•
• Yes, the Lord provides all things necessary for us, but emphasizing the "abounding" that Paul on occasion experienced, we miss the point that the Lord is teaching: "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in
whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content." He states that at times he was "in weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness" (2 Cor. 11:27). Was Paul out of God's
will? No. God had allowed him to experience such conditions for his growth in the faith. Learning to be content in every state doesn't come about when one is only prospering materially.
•
• The saddest part in all of this is that many who follow Joel Osteen's "positive" gospel are not taught the Bible's clear warnings that we will suffer on this earth, and therefore they miss the biblical truth that such suffering provides
excellent opportunities for spiritual maturity (see "The Value of Suffering" www.thebereancall.org/content/value-suffering)
•
Editor's Notes
Matthew 7:6, 10:14 Mark 6:11 Acts 13:51 Luke 9:5, Shake The Dust Off Your Feet
Acts 13:51 Luke 9:5, 10:11 Mark 6:11 Matthew 7:6, 10:14, What Is Most Holy/Precious Thing You Have?
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Luke 9:13 John 6:9 Mark 6:38 Matthew 14:17, Loaves And Fishes
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herod_the_Tetrarch
Genesis 3:4 Malachi 4:5 Matthew 11:14 Mark 6:15 Luke 9:8 John 1:21 James 5:17 Hebrews 9:27, Reincarnation
Genesis 3:4 Malachi 4:5 Matthew 11:14 Mark 6:15 Luke 9:8 John 1:21 James 5:17 Hebrews 9:27, Reincarnation
Mt 14:4; Mk 6:18; Lev 20:21 Matt 11:11, Luk 16:16], Acts 11:26
1 Samuel 21:3 Matthew 14:17 Luke 9:13 Mark 6:41, Five Loaves And Two Fish
Luke 14:27 18:22 9:23 Mark 10:21, 8:34 John 5:40, 7:37 Matthew 23:37 22:3, 11:28, 16:24, Wishes To Come After Me, Come to Me, Come, Follow Me
Job 27:8 Matthew 16:26 Mark 8:36 Luke 9:25 1 John 2:15 Psalm 49:7, Life =Heaven Or Hell
Philippians 3:21 Luke 16:23-25 Matthew 17:3, Luke 9:30 Mark 9:4, Knowing Each Other In Heaven?
Ezra 3:4 Nehemiah 8:14 Zechariah 14:16 Leviticus 23:34 John 7:2 Mark 9:5 Luke 9:33 Matthew 17:4 Micah 4:2, Tabernacles, Feast of Booths
Ezra 3:4 Nehemiah 8:14 Zechariah 14:16 Leviticus 23:34 John 7:2 Mark 9:5 Luke 9:33 Matthew 17:4 Micah 4:2, Tabernacles, Feast of Booths
Luke 9:59-62, 14:26, 12:51-53 Matthew 19:29, Count The Cost
Philippians 3:21 Luke 16:23-25 Matthew 17:3, Luke 9:30 Mark 9:4, Knowing Each Other In Heaven?
Why was Moses depicted with horns? , 2 Corinthians 3:7 Acts 7 Luke 9:29 Mark 9:2 Habakkuk 3:4 Ezekiel 43:2 Matthew 17:2 (Insight by Dr. Eli Lizorkin-Eyzenberg)